I have modified an existing Open Source cell phone remote control application to 1) support MC, and 2) to display album cover art for the currently playing track.
Check out the full details, and download the initial version at:
http://www.lilacsoftware.com/BemusedWith the app you can:
- Display current track info including Album Cover images
- Navigate the MC Tree
- Queue songs and playlists
- Control - Stop, Play, Pause, Next, Prev, FF, Rew, Random, Repeat
- Download song files from MC to the phone
- Navigate the Playing Now list
- Make the MC app window go full screen
Note: This is a separate cell phone app than the one recently discussed --Great minds think alike! ;D This app is designed for Symbian OS phones such as the Nokia 3650, and works over Bluetooth, Infrared or TCP/IP.
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When using Bluetooth, the range is great. I have to go into my neighbor's yard before the signal fails.... And the Bluetooth response time is extremely fast (~.5 second on first connect and neglible on commands after the first connect)
So you say you don't have a Nokia 3650 or other supported phone??? The 3650 can normally be had for free when signing up for 1yr T-mobile or ATT. The phones a bit large compared to some, but comes loaded with features like Bluetooth, PDA functionality, camera (still and video), and Java support.
Enjoy, and Long Live MC!